Mechanical Engineer IV

CRB; Canada; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CRB is seeking a Lead Mechanical Engineer to direct HVAC and mechanical utility design across projects in Canada. You will manage scope, schedule, and budgets, while coordinating with architects, engineers, and construction teams to deliver high-quality integrated systems.

The role requires a PE in good standing, an ABET-accredited degree, and 10+ years of relevant experience. Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD, plus strong leadership and mentoring skills, are essential.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering (mechanical focus).
• Professional Engineer registration in good standing.
• Advanced experience with HVAC, mechanical utility and piping systems design.

Responsibilities

• Interfaces with client and external partners to define scope and design direction.
• Leads design activities from studies through construction documentation.
• Oversees discipline budget and project delivery on varied project sizes.
• Mentors less experienced Mechanical Engineers and Designers.
• Coordinates with architects, engineers, trades and vendors for comprehensive designs.

Skills

HVAC design

Mechanical design leadership

Project management

Mentorship

Team leadership

Engineering calculations

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Architectural Engineering (mechanical focus)

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

At CRB, we design and build some of the most powerful facilities in the world — those that change people's lives. We are the leading provider of sustainable Engineering, Architecture, Construction and Consulting solutions to the global life sciences and food and beverage industries. Our employees provide best-in-class solutions that drive success and positive change for our clients, ourpeopleand our communities. CRB is a privately held company with a rich history of serving clients throughout the world, consistently striving for the highest standard of technical knowledge,creativityand execution.

TheLead MechanicalEngineer focuses on the design and engineering of HVAC and mechanicalutilitiesfor buildings. The individual possessesdemonstrated ability to manage multiple complex tasks, establish priorities and direct the work of others. This position is responsible for overseeing the Mechanical discipline scope of work and managing the discipline budget onall project phases, sizes and levels ofcomplexity, and coordinating with internal and external architects and engineers, as well as clients, construction managers, subcontractors, vendors and manufacturers.Typical tasks and deliverablesthat are executed by or under the supervision of the Lead Mechanical Engineer includesite selection, master planning, commissioning and startup,load calculations, utility assessments, energy modeling, design reports, code evaluations, plans, P&IDs, schedules,HAZOP reviews,installation details,equipment and system selection and specification, and coordination with manufacturers and trade partners. Project work includes directing design activities for all levels of design such as studies, conceptual and schematic design, design development, construction documentation and construction administration.The Lead Mechanical Engineer understands the development and field implementation of documents through all project phases, sizes and levels of complexity.TheLead Mechanical Engineeris responsible for overseeing the discipline at a project level and managing the project discipline budget on simple to complex projects of all sizes. The Lead Mechanical Engineer may work independently or at the direction of the Project Manager. The Lead Mechanical Engineeracts as the Engineer-of-Record andis responsible for directing and managing the workflows and execution of design and engineering support staff (Entry-Level to Senior) to meet client expectationsand project goals.

Responsibilities

• Interfaceswith client and external partners.
• Works closely with other architects, engineers and designers, as well as other internal and external team members to ensure a coordinated, constructible and complete design.
• Workswith a Project Manageronproposal development,designs task identification,man-hour planningandproject scheduling for the mechanical scope of work on projects.
• Conducts and leadsfield surveys of existing conditions and support of field reporting.
• Identifiesand resolvesintermediate non-compliant existing conditions during site walks and construction field surveys.
• Develops narratives, reports and construction drawing packages and writes construction specifications on large projects of advanced complexity with no oversight.
• Provides lead and advancedsupport of construction activities such as RFI responses, submittal reviews, punch list development and construction progress reports.
• Conductsquality checking of documents for intermediate complex projects(e.g., technical verification of design calculations and documentation)and drivesoverall project quality.
• Utilizes various platforms to execute work, such as Microsoft Office products and available BIM software.
• Providesmentorship toless experienced Mechanical Engineers and/or Designers.
• Attends professional development activities.
• Leadsadvanced project system design programming and master planning with support from Senior Engineer.
• Leadsa team of mechanical staff in the execution of advanced projects discipline design and engineering.

• ABET-accredited Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical EngineeringorArchitectural Engineering(withamechanicalfocus)
• Minimum of 10 years of experience for Lead position
• ProfessionalEngineer registrationin good standing
• Advanced experience with performing engineering calculations, and developing and implementing HVAC, mechanical utility and piping systems designs
• Advanced experience with using and applying the mechanical/plumbing/fire/building code

Preferred Qualifications

• Life Sciences (Pharmaceutical, Biotech, Laboratory) or Food & Beverage industry experience
• Advancedknowledge of GMP manufacturing environments
• ProficiencyinRevitand AutoCAD
• Proficiency in Microsoft Officesuite
• LEED, WELL or other sustainable design accredited professionalor, experience with sustainable design
• Intermediate experience withusing and applyingother applicable industry standards
• Advanced experience conducting and leading field surveys of existing conditions and support of field reporting
• Advanced experience in plumbing design
• Basic experience using Revit plugins such as Enscape and Unifi
• Basic experience building parametric workflows using Dynamo, Grasshopper, and/or Rhino within Revit
• Proficient with advanced internal and external cross-discipline project team coordination
• Proficient with advanced coordination with construction trade partners, vendors and manufacturers
• Intermediate experience with troubleshooting issues with mechanical systems
• Ability to develop intermediate internal mechanical design and engineering training presentations
• Ability to travel for client development and project execution, and internal and external training opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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